Below Average
#1591 of 1,823 schools in IN
Franklin Central Junior High
Middle School · Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indianapolis, IN
A Franklin Township Com Sch Corp middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
10440 Indian Crk Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46259
- Math 34% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Franklin Central Junior High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Franklin Central Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$129,615
Median home value
$304,800
Median rent
$1,261/mo
College educated
47.6%
Homeownership
96.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46259; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Park Intermediate & MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | 4.7 mi | 1,087 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Franklin Central Junior High is listed in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Franklin Central Junior High
Franklin Central Junior High is a public middle school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 1,672 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,591 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Franklin Central Junior High
What grades does Franklin Central Junior High serve?
Franklin Central Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Franklin Central Junior High?
Franklin Central Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin Central Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin Central Junior High is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Franklin Central Junior High rank in IN?
Franklin Central Junior High ranks #1,591 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Franklin Central Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Franklin Central Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Franklin Central Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Franklin Central Junior High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Franklin Central Junior High a charter school?
No, Franklin Central Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Franklin Central Junior High a Title I school?
No, Franklin Central Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Franklin Central Junior High?
53.1% of students at Franklin Central Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (317) 803-8100
- Area population (ZIP 46259)
- 15,049
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46259; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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